Performance Improvement Nurse, Quality Indicators, Bethesda East, FT, 8A-4:30P
About The Position
The purpose of the PI Nurse role is to provide and apply clinical knowledge and expertise, advanced critical thinking, coaching and teaching skills and knowledge of performance improvement tools, techniques and processes to a variety of federally or state mandated and/or hospital driven processes including medical staff peer review, clinical database coordination, team/task force development and facilitation and maintenance of policies and procedures and continuous accreditation readiness. Demonstrates advanced verbal and written skills, good organizational skills and interpersonal skills including ability to analyze data, manage time, prioritize, communicate effectively, and problem solve.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- RNs hired after specific dates with an Associate's degree will have 3 years from their date of hire to complete the BSN degree.
- Complete a preceptor class within twelve months of being deemed competent by department leadership for independent practice.
- Proficiency with MS Office Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated involvement in Performance Improvement activities.
- 5 years acute care experience.
Nice To Haves
- Any of the following may be required (ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, BLS- Basic Life Support, PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ONS-Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card).
Responsibilities
- Provide and apply clinical knowledge and expertise.
- Utilize advanced critical thinking, coaching, and teaching skills.
- Apply knowledge of performance improvement tools, techniques, and processes.
- Manage federally or state mandated and/or hospital driven processes.
- Oversee medical staff peer review.
- Coordinate clinical databases.
- Develop and facilitate teams/task forces.
- Maintain policies and procedures.
- Ensure continuous accreditation readiness.
- Analyze data.
- Manage time effectively.
- Prioritize tasks.
- Communicate effectively.
- Problem solve.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
